Aldenham School vs Haberdashers' Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldenham School
Elstree · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
849 students
Haberdashers' Girls' School
Borehamwood · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,118 students
| Measure | Aldenham School Elstree, East of England | Haberdashers' Girls' School Borehamwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #368 of 460 | #334 of 460 |
| National rank | #3017 of 4,090 | #2715 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 849 | 1,118 |
| Pupils on roll | 849 | 1,118 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 93.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | 39.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.66 | 1.39 |
| A level points per entry | 33.9 | 50.9 |
| town | Elstree | Borehamwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.aldenham.com | www.habselstree.org.uk/girls/ |
The verdict
- •Haberdashers' Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.6 vs 28.9).
- •Haberdashers' Girls' School is the larger school with 1,118 students compared with 849.
- •Aldenham School is co-educational and Haberdashers' Girls' School is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aldenham School better than Haberdashers' Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), Haberdashers' Girls' School ranks higher (34.6 vs 28.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aldenham School and Haberdashers' Girls' School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Elstree and Borehamwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldenham School: 849. Haberdashers' Girls' School: 1,118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldenham School and Haberdashers' Girls' School rank in East of England?
Aldenham School is 368th of 460 and Haberdashers' Girls' School is 334th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).